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- Filters require regular cleaning even in winter, how often depends on the size of the filter and the stocking of the pond. As a guide this should be done every 3 to 6 weeks.
- Filter media (foams etc.) must always be cleaned using water from the pond. Tap water contains chlorine and if used would kill off ‘friendly’ bacteria which brake down fish waste.
- If the pond is frozen never brake through the ice as this may shock the fish.
Melt a small hole daily this will then allow gas exchange between the air and the water.
- Once the pond temperature is below 10 degrees do not feed. When the fish reach 5 degrees then they are unable to digest food.
- When replacing water with tap water always use a dechlorinator. Chlorine is toxic to fish.
- If fish look ill check the water before adding any treatments. Treatments won’t work unless the water is ‘good’ so address the water quality first.
- Pumps need to be raised off the bottom of the pond. This stops the cooling of the lower warmer levels of the pond.
- Turn off waterfalls as they can cause cooling of the water.
- Add a salt treatment in the autumn months. This is a broad range anti-parasite and anti-stress treatment
Melt a small hole daily this will then allow gas exchange between the air and the water.